Re: OT- Books
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- Subject: Re: OT- Books
- From: R* &* J* K* <k*@swbell.net>
- Date: Tue, 10 Mar 1998 14:06:04 -0700 (MST)
ECPep wrote:
>
> Good afternoon iris list,
>
> I have a small book catalog for nurseries that lists "Magic of Irises" by
> Barbara Perry Lawton. It is a suggested 39.95 retail. The distributor is
> Fulcrum Publishing.
>
> http://www.fulcrum-gardening.com
> 1-800/992-2908
>
> It is not available at one copy per. You need to buy 5 or more and the
> discount is 42%, no shipping charge. If there is a member group wishing this
> book here is an opportunity for a lower cost.
>
> Here is part of the description:
>
> "Award winning garden writer and photographer Barbara Lawton's "Magic of
> Irises" is the first definitive book on irises written and produced for
> American gardeners in nearly two decades.............................Approved
> by professional iris judges and breeders."
>
> ISBN # 1-55591-267-2
> 192 pp. hardcover.
>
> Maybe someone on the list could review this book. I have not seen it on a
> shelf in my area.
>
> I was talking w/Barbara at last week's meeting of the Kirkwood (MO) iris society. Her book is not available yet but will be within a few weeks. According to Barbara there will be information about her book, including how to order it, in the April AIS Bulletin. It's my understanding that if it's ordered through the bulletin a portion of the proceeds will go to the AIS Youth division.
Judy Keisling
Zone 5; still very cold w/snow on the ground
